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Last minute flights from Cairns to Sydney

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Cairns Sydney

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Sun., 24 Nov. CNS - SYD

Fri., 29 Nov. SYD - CNS

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$337 $302

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Fri., 22 Nov. CNS - SYD

$86 $84

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Tue., 19 Nov. CNS - SYD

Tue., 26 Nov. SYD - CNS

$219 $211

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Cairns Sydney

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Wed., 13 Nov. CNS - SYD

Wed., 20 Nov. SYD - CNS

$538 $521

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Cairns Sydney

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Sat., 30 Nov. CNS - SYD

Sat., 04 Jan. SYD - CNS

$448 $421

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Sun., 01 Dec. CNS - SYD

Mon., 02 Dec. SYD - CNS

$374 $346

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

0% A train in Sydney costs roughly the same as in Cairns.

Cairns $5

Sydney $5

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

10% The average meal is 10% more expensive in Sydney than in Cairns.

Cairns $23.5

Sydney $25

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

27% A taxi fare in Sydney is 27% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns $10

Sydney $7.25

Coffee Regular cappuccino

16% Coffee in Sydney is 16% cheaper than in Cairns.

Cairns $6.25

Sydney $5.28

Distance: 1961 kms

Cairns airports

Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) How far from city centre: 8 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Sydney

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Sydney?

The total flight time between Cairns and Sydney is of around 02:58 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,975 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Sydney at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Sydney is $84. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Sydney expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Sydney costs an average of 7.25 AUD, 27% cheaper than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD, while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Sydney and Cairns: 5.00 AUD. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Sydney, 6% more than the 23.50 AUD in Cairns. The price of the coffee is around 16% cheaper in Sydney, with an average of 5.28 AUD, while in Cairns the coffee costs 6.25 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Sydney?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

Which airports have flights between Cairns and Sydney?

The main airport route flying between Cairns and Sydney is: Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Tiger Airways Australia. Jetstar. Virgin Australia.